Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is a place like nowhere else, powered by performance, its people and their passion. RCS is a World Top 10 undergraduate and postgraduate destination for performing arts education (QS World University Rankings 2025)
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Some of the gems from the @rcsofficial.bsky.social collection which I recently got to play! L to R we've got a French trompe de chasse, an English hunting horn, a Webb/Halstead 'French' model natural horn, a 2 valve Ward & Sons horn, a Wolf & Figg sauterelle horn and a 2 valve Adolphe Sax horn.
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Some of the gems from the @rcsofficial.bsky.social collection which I recently got to play! L to R we've got a French trompe de chasse, an English hunting horn, a Webb/Halstead 'French' model natural horn, a 2 valve Ward & Sons horn, a Wolf & Figg sauterelle horn and a 2 valve Adolphe Sax horn.
“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Conservatoire head hits out at glockenspiel ‘insult’ to music teaching
Jeffrey Sharkey criticises East Ayrshire council director’s comments about ‘weans banging seven bells’ out of the instruments
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October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
September 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, the distinguished timpanist and retired Head of Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
August 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, the distinguished timpanist and retired Head of Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work? Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 bit.ly/44Surji
July 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work? Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 bit.ly/44Surji
✨ 🎭 Applications are now open for September 2026 entry! If you're passionate about the performing arts and looking to take your interests further, RCS is the place for you! We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
✨ 🎭 Applications are now open for September 2026 entry! If you're passionate about the performing arts and looking to take your interests further, RCS is the place for you! We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
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To mark #WorldMusicDay, we interviewed Dr @emilydoolittle.bsky.social , a composer, zoomusicologist, and Athenaeum Research Fellow and Lecturer in Composition at @rcsofficial.bsky.social
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A SAHA Conversation with Dr Emily Doolittle
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June 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
To mark #WorldMusicDay, we interviewed Dr @emilydoolittle.bsky.social , a composer, zoomusicologist, and Athenaeum Research Fellow and Lecturer in Composition at @rcsofficial.bsky.social
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Just announced! Colombian-Italian conductor Stefano Boccacci has been appointed the new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
June 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Just announced! Colombian-Italian conductor Stefano Boccacci has been appointed the new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
Catch the MA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text cohort as they take to the stage in the reimaging of two timeless Shakespeare classics. Tickets available via the RCS box office! www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/
May 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Catch the MA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text cohort as they take to the stage in the reimaging of two timeless Shakespeare classics. Tickets available via the RCS box office! www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/
We're still thinking about the absolutely stunning performances by the Modern Ballet students at their annual performance last week. Showcasing the work of current students, these performances mixed classical and contemporary works from some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers | 📷 Hope Holmes
May 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're still thinking about the absolutely stunning performances by the Modern Ballet students at their annual performance last week. Showcasing the work of current students, these performances mixed classical and contemporary works from some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers | 📷 Hope Holmes
A little 👀 behind the curtain as RCS Production students set the stage for the BA Musical Theatre production of Spring Awakening.
May 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A little 👀 behind the curtain as RCS Production students set the stage for the BA Musical Theatre production of Spring Awakening.
Just announced: The Write Start 2025 winner and runner-up! Congratulations to winner Katherine Low, second-year Filmmaking student, and runner-up Angelique Celine, second-year MA Music Psychology in the Arts student and Musical Theatre graduate, who will see their creative projects come to life!
May 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Just announced: The Write Start 2025 winner and runner-up! Congratulations to winner Katherine Low, second-year Filmmaking student, and runner-up Angelique Celine, second-year MA Music Psychology in the Arts student and Musical Theatre graduate, who will see their creative projects come to life!
1/3. It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague and friend David Watkin has passed away.
David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.
David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.
May 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
1/3. It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague and friend David Watkin has passed away.
David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.
David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.
Join our Online Learning teams this week for two exciting, free online discovery sessions. Whether you're curious about postgraduate study or ready to take the next step, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to find out more. Register via RCS's open day page below: www.rcs.ac.uk/study/visit-...
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Learn about Royal Conservatoire of Scotland open days, admissions and department events. Get to know what life is like studying at RCS — a place Like Nowhere Else. Sign-up here.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Join our Online Learning teams this week for two exciting, free online discovery sessions. Whether you're curious about postgraduate study or ready to take the next step, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to find out more. Register via RCS's open day page below: www.rcs.ac.uk/study/visit-...
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Join @jisc.bsky.social for the next #DigiResCommunity meet-up
Dr Miriam Iowerth from @rcsofficial.bsky.social will be discussing networked music performance research approaches 🎼
📆 May 14, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
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Dr Miriam Iowerth from @rcsofficial.bsky.social will be discussing networked music performance research approaches 🎼
📆 May 14, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
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April 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Join @jisc.bsky.social for the next #DigiResCommunity meet-up
Dr Miriam Iowerth from @rcsofficial.bsky.social will be discussing networked music performance research approaches 🎼
📆 May 14, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Dr Miriam Iowerth from @rcsofficial.bsky.social will be discussing networked music performance research approaches 🎼
📆 May 14, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
🔗 research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/events/
Just announced! Three groundbreaking artists will be celebrated alongside the class of 2025 at our summer graduation on 3 July. Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician @wyntonmarsalis will receive honorary doctorates from RCS at our summer graduation.
April 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Just announced! Three groundbreaking artists will be celebrated alongside the class of 2025 at our summer graduation on 3 July. Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician @wyntonmarsalis will receive honorary doctorates from RCS at our summer graduation.
Don’t miss our students this Saturday as part of an afternoon of FREE music on Sauchiehall Street. Find out more details here:
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April 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Don’t miss our students this Saturday as part of an afternoon of FREE music on Sauchiehall Street. Find out more details here:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/wha...
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/wha...
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Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh
April 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff in Scotland! We're offering training plus a £5k prize through our new Performing & Production Arts Challenge. Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open until 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/2EjWKvh
🎶 A new prize is launched to celebrate 30 years of
RCS Traditional Music + Lochranza Distillery, home of Arran Whisky. The prize invites RCS trad students to compose a tune to win up to £1,500, a recording session and a slot at Arran Malt + Music Festival. Full story: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
RCS Traditional Music + Lochranza Distillery, home of Arran Whisky. The prize invites RCS trad students to compose a tune to win up to £1,500, a recording session and a slot at Arran Malt + Music Festival. Full story: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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April 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🎶 A new prize is launched to celebrate 30 years of
RCS Traditional Music + Lochranza Distillery, home of Arran Whisky. The prize invites RCS trad students to compose a tune to win up to £1,500, a recording session and a slot at Arran Malt + Music Festival. Full story: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
RCS Traditional Music + Lochranza Distillery, home of Arran Whisky. The prize invites RCS trad students to compose a tune to win up to £1,500, a recording session and a slot at Arran Malt + Music Festival. Full story: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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Turn your talent into a thriving venture with our limited-edition Performing & Production Arts Challenge, co-design with @rcsofficial.bsky.social! Interested? Join us online on 25 April to learn more, what's in it for you and how to craft a standout application. Register here: buff.ly/f3cK57V
April 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Turn your talent into a thriving venture with our limited-edition Performing & Production Arts Challenge, co-design with @rcsofficial.bsky.social! Interested? Join us online on 25 April to learn more, what's in it for you and how to craft a standout application. Register here: buff.ly/f3cK57V
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📣 Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff!
Converge is offering training plus a £5k prize through their new Performing & Production Arts Challenge.
Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open till 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/kTxNi0x
Converge is offering training plus a £5k prize through their new Performing & Production Arts Challenge.
Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open till 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/kTxNi0x
April 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📣 Exciting news for performing arts students, graduates & university staff!
Converge is offering training plus a £5k prize through their new Performing & Production Arts Challenge.
Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open till 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/kTxNi0x
Converge is offering training plus a £5k prize through their new Performing & Production Arts Challenge.
Co-designed with @rcsofficial.bsky.social & open till 30 April, turn your passion into a business! buff.ly/kTxNi0x
A leading figure in Scotland’s business and technology sectors will help drive innovation in the performing arts in a new role at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Mark Logan OBE has been appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at RCS.
Full story on the newsroom:
Full story on the newsroom:
Mark Logan
Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
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April 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A leading figure in Scotland’s business and technology sectors will help drive innovation in the performing arts in a new role at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Mark Logan OBE has been appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at RCS.
Full story on the newsroom:
Full story on the newsroom:
Registration for our School of Music Open Day is now open!
Join us on May 15 at RCS for a day of tours, talks and exploring the different study options available in the School of Music at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Visit our webpage to register
Join us on May 15 at RCS for a day of tours, talks and exploring the different study options available in the School of Music at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Visit our webpage to register
Open Days & Admissions Events | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Learn about Royal Conservatoire of Scotland open days, admissions and department events. Get to know what life is like studying at RCS — a place Like Nowhere Else. Sign-up here.
www.rcs.ac.uk
April 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Registration for our School of Music Open Day is now open!
Join us on May 15 at RCS for a day of tours, talks and exploring the different study options available in the School of Music at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Visit our webpage to register
Join us on May 15 at RCS for a day of tours, talks and exploring the different study options available in the School of Music at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Visit our webpage to register
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Booking is open for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's @rcsofficial.bsky.social 10 week courses for young people starting in April:
• Young Drama Company (S1-3): Animal Farm
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• Young Musical Theatre Company (S1-3): The Addams Family
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• Young Drama Company (S1-3): Animal Farm
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
• Young Musical Theatre Company (S1-3): The Addams Family
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
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March 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Booking is open for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's @rcsofficial.bsky.social 10 week courses for young people starting in April:
• Young Drama Company (S1-3): Animal Farm
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
• Young Musical Theatre Company (S1-3): The Addams Family
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
• Young Drama Company (S1-3): Animal Farm
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
• Young Musical Theatre Company (S1-3): The Addams Family
ytas.org.uk/events/young...
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I'm pleased to share this paper on Creativity, health & sustainability, co-written w my wonderful @rcsofficial.bsky.social colleagues Laura Bissell & Laura Gonzalez! @amsouth.bsky.social, @clclcc.bsky.social, @soundscotland.bsky.social, you all get a mention in here! jpaap.ac.uk/JPAAP/articl...
Creativity, health and sustainability: A wholearchy of learning
| Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice
jpaap.ac.uk
March 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'm pleased to share this paper on Creativity, health & sustainability, co-written w my wonderful @rcsofficial.bsky.social colleagues Laura Bissell & Laura Gonzalez! @amsouth.bsky.social, @clclcc.bsky.social, @soundscotland.bsky.social, you all get a mention in here! jpaap.ac.uk/JPAAP/articl...